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Fire Engine Crash Kills Child, Injures Firefighters
7 Jun
Summary
- A 10-year-old boy died after a fire engine collided with a sedan.
- Four others, including three firefighters, sustained injuries in the crash.
- The Cal Fire engine was responding to a separate fire when the collision occurred.
A fatal accident occurred Friday afternoon in Hemet when a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine collided with a sedan. The crash tragically claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the sedan.
The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. near Domenigoni Parkway and State Street. The fire engine was northbound on State Street with lights and sirens activated, en route to the Cranston Fire, when it struck a westbound Mini Cooper. The driver of the Mini Cooper, a 43-year-old San Jacinto resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
In addition to the fatalities, four other individuals were injured. Three firefighters aboard the Cal Fire engine sustained injuries and were taken to Inland Valley Medical Center, where they were later released. A 5-year-old boy, also in the sedan, was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision and stated that alcohol or drugs are not believed to be contributing factors. The investigation into the precise cause of the crash is ongoing.
